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Padbury

Occupation of employment

There were more male technicians and trades workers in Padbury in 2021 than any other occupation.

Padbury's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Padbury's socio-economic status and skill base.

Q:

Derived from the two Census questions:

'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'

Occupation of employment
Padbury - Employed males (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%City of Joondalup %Number%City of Joondalup %2016 to 2021
Managers34915.117.525011.316.5+99
Professionals41618.021.040218.220.1+14
Technicians and Trades Workers72631.425.174934.026.4-23
Community and Personal Service Workers1727.46.61235.66.0+49
Clerical and Administrative Workers1134.95.81235.66.0-10
Sales Workers1134.96.01145.27.1-1
Machinery Operators And Drivers1858.07.41838.37.0+2
Labourers2048.89.02199.99.2-15
Not stated or inadequately described351.51.6401.81.7-5
Total employed persons aged 15+2,314100.0100.02,203100.0100.0+111
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the male resident population in Padbury in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers (726 males or 31.4%)
  • Professionals (416 males or 18.0%)
  • Managers (349 males or 15.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 1,491 males in total or 64.4% of the employed male resident population.

In comparison, the City of Joondalup employed 25.1% in Technicians and Trades Workers; 21.0% in Professionals; and 17.5% in Managers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the male population of Padbury and the City of Joondalup were:

  • A larger percentage of males employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (31.4% compared to 25.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Professionals (18.0% compared to 21.0%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Managers (15.1% compared to 17.5%)
  • A smaller percentage of males employed as Sales Workers (4.9% compared to 6.0%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed males in Padbury increased by 111 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest change in the occupations of male residents between 2016 and 2021 in Padbury was for those employed as:

  • Managers (+99 males)

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